I was picking up a player on IR to move to my RES spot. I had selected the Giants DST to drop since I couldn't add them to the RES right away, but it dropped the Seahawks. I did not intend to do this and don't know why it was done (seriously, who would drop the Seahawks DST for the Giants?). There is a small chance it was user error. I tried to re-add immediately, but it was added to the waiver wire. Therefore I used commissioner tools to add them back. If anyone has a issue with this, air your grievance now.

Speaking of the RES spot the player needs to be on IR or be suspended to use it. In the default drag and drop interface I could not get this to work. I switched to classic view and I was able to assign the RES spot via a drop down.

Hey, I'm not interrupting here, I sincerely want to mention that I honestly do find this shit fascinating now. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss these things, because this shit reads like stereo instructions.

"You've just defined what's rude for everyone, not just you. Thanks, I needed help with that."- Matt P

It's far too early for a verdict, but all the signs point to it being a much, much better game than GTAIV. I haven't been on a single man date, there are continue points in story missions and if you fail a bit too much the game will let you skip past it. Those few things make the gamer quality of life much better than IV. Throw in the huge area of Los Santos / Blaine County and you have a pretty good open world. That said, I'm early and only messed around a bit and don't know if the activities and sandbox are all that yet, but there's a tank and fighter jets, so.

I have indeed played SR4. It's pretty great. The world is a carbon copy of SR3 but all of the superpowers make it feel like something new. I have a few qualms about it but nothing to keep anyone that enjoyed any of the previous ones from getting it.

At 4:44 pm EDT we ushered out summer 2013 and welcomed in fall 2013. Roughly a scant 45 minutes prior the Giants saw their season flushed down the drain losing 38-0 to the Carolina Panthers. It’s ignominious to be out of contention in this league before fall. I suppose what I am saying is that I the PCFFL is now my primary rooting interesting in football now. This is what it feels like to be a Cardinals/Browns/Lions fan, huh? It stinks! Anyway, enough of my tiny violin playing, on to the recaps.

Weekly Recap

Jersey Devils (46.3)vs. Cherry Hill Chumps (91.91) -- The battle of Jersey went out with a whimper as the Devils couldn’t even muster up a defense worth of a pork roll. The Devils had only one player in double digits, the Seahawks DEF with 12 points, and left gimpy old Reggie Bush on the roster to score zero. The Chumps lucked out in starting Alex Smith over Eli Manning, despite their coach lamenting the fact on Friday, relatively speaking, as the QB play was not a highlight. Jimmey Graham lead the Chumps with 24.7 points, which was over half the Devils totals. Throw in four more players in doubles and you had an easy game.

Arizona Outlaws (82.44) vs. PA Marinos (41.50) -- The Outlaws almost doubled up the Marinos in this matchup. AZ had two players in the 20s, Wilson (25.75) and da Bears DEF (21.00) to knock out the Marinos. The pitiful Marinos had one player in double digits, Matt Stafford with 23.80 and 7 under 5 (the unaccounted starter he in the lineup had 7 points if you were wondering). It was a thoroughly lackluster of a game only saved (relatively speaking) by Wilson.

Utah Teen Brides (70.62) vs. Leet Doodz (45.27) -- The Bengals DEF, of all things, led the (zombie?) Teen Brides 4 double digit scorers with 18.00 points to their victory over the Leet Doodz. The Leet Doodz didn’t do themselves any favors by setting up a roster that had more points on the bench than on the field. Only two players in double digits, with RG3 on top with 11.37, while 5 under 5 doomed the Doodz. The bench had 3 doubles mocking their coach.

SF CG Robots (101.29) vs. Arkansas TDs (69.02) -- The Robots left no doubt in anyones mind that they are the best of the worst and smacked down the TDs. Standout performances from Brees (35.89) and Antonio Brown (27.80) were almost all the Robots needed to win. The TDs had 3 players in double digits with Decker leading with 18.65, but 4 players scoring 5.40 or less hurt them in this game.

BC Adorable Kitties (25.80) vs. Austin Blahas (62.65) -- Homer Bowl! Too bad both of the homers suck, but the 49ers sucked more. Turning in a second terrible game, against the Colts at home nonetheless, the 49ers dragged the Kitties down with them. Featuring no players in double digits the Kitties were led by kicker Blair Walsh with 9, and in distant second was Jordy Nelson with 4.65. The Kittie bench, however, was stellar (in comparison at least) with 3 players in double digits and 52.96 points languishing on the bench. The Blahas had 3 players in double digits and DeMarc Murray’s 22.15 almost single handedly beat the Kitties.

Taking One for the Team (79.18) vs. Le’Veon A Prayer (75.58) -- The Gabes are going to go for the best record, and most heartburn, in close wins this year. The Gabes took a Westbrooking with Jamal Charles getting more all purpose yards than McCoy, but getting less points for having the audacity to catch some balls. Such is life in the PCFFL. The Gabes were led by Jordan Cameron with 21.30 points and two others in double digits. They had to sweat out a garbage time Denver DEF against Oakland, of all teams, but they held on enough to ensure the Gabes win. The Prayers had 3 players in double digits led by McCoy with 19.90, however had 3 under 5. On the Prayers bench were two players in the 20s that didn’t help ease the sting of a close loss.

Downunder Redbeards (79.41) vs. Vancouver Rough Riders (101.45) -- The other marquee matchup of the weekend saw a much more competitive game as the hated not-a-Redbeards fell the the equally hated Rough Riders. The Rough Riders, top scoring team by 0.16 of a point, climbed back on P. Money’s back and rode that golden arm to 30.38 points. Add in a Raves DEF with 21 and another 3 in double digits and it was too much for the Redbeards Cam Newton (28.71 points). The Redbeards tried, but only one other player made it to double digits, there were too many coulda, shoulda, wouldas on the Oz team.

Coach of the Week

Of all the coaches that won this week, only one made a move that ensure their win. The Gabes moved James Jones over Eddie Royal whose +7.05 points were the difference in their game. The Gabes get the CotW.

Kotite of the Week

It’s not just that they led the league in scoring this week, but that more than enough points were on the bench to help them win the game. This week’s Kotite goes to the Kitties, and the 49ers.

Dishonorable mention to the Leet Doodz with a bench that outscored their starters and plenty of orphaned points to pick up the win.

A Look Ahead

Show yourselves, zombies! Bye weeks start so we’ll see who is paying attention to their teams. Green Bay and Carolina sit this week, so make sure you get your subs in.

The Commish’s Ink

I’d like to talk a little bit more about the snafu that happened this past week. If you scroll up a little bit you can catch up on the backstory. Since this was not the first time I noticed the NFL, either, not saving what I thought it would (like draft order), or acting differently than CBS enough to cause trouble I’d think that others maybe seeing these issues, too. If anything similar happens to you that is team impacting, please raise them quickly so that it may be resolved. In order for something to not smell fishy, I would expect people to make a post (here, or on the NFL.com discussion area) not long after the error occurs. If it takes a few days to notice I feel that it may be too far long to not smell bad. What I am also saying is double check yourself, adds, drops, or trades, make sure they are executed correctly. Similarly with starting lineups since that RES spot was flaky for me too.

General Shit

I feel that the NFL should get outright get rid of kickoffs instead of this facade.

Are the 49ers going the way of the Jets and Rex Ryan? Maybe a stretch but there are some interesting parallels. Helps that the niners have the jerky Harbaugh.

Can we get a new call signal other than Omaha? Watch a Manning play and that’s all that you hear.

I got ahead on this, but then GTA put me behind. I hope to at least get (any?) future armchair’s out on Tuesdays.

Maybe a Thursday night game is what SF needs to right themselves, no time to dwell, move ahead to the next opponent.

You see, it’s not just the high scorers that get the CotW.

Speaking of, no shortage of Kotites this year.

I would like to close this edition by giving a heartfelt congratulations to the not-a-redbeards manager, m0nty, on his marriage! It was a short two years ago when he was out this way for Crappalooza enjoying his bachelorhood, and now he returns with a bride in tow (and no Crappers on the sked, as it should be). That should take some of the sting out of losing to the Rough Riders.

So this is probably sour grapes, but I think 14 teams is too many with our structure, the waiver wire is a ghost town. I lost two running backs this week, I don't think I can start a first string running back next week. We probably should have cut a bench spot to keep the number of players taken similar.

I've been more invested in my work league lately, even though I'm not doing so hot there either. I really do think having an auction makes a big difference in how invested in your team you are; it's more personal when you've picked the players you want, versus whoever's fallen to you.

I'm not going undead, just the kind of dim-souled doing the half ass minimum to not get fired from a corporate job you despise kind of dead. I'm still setting lineups, but all my fucks have been given.

14 is still possible, we just need to eliminate a roster spot to compensate, so that the number of total players drafted is roughly equal.

So not only did I get to watch my Niners utterly dominate the hapless Redskins, those same Niners also carried me to victory over the Marinos. Suck on that, Perkins. I didn't even need Moreno's 200 yard game.

"I hope you one day decide to smarten the fuck up so I can stand to look at your posts." - gaggle